Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts

About

The Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts degree program provides students with comprehensive knowledge and practice in the field of visual arts. The core of the degree is a strong studio curriculum focusing on the ideas and technical processes of producing contemporary art. The Fine Arts curriculum is complemented through access to a broad liberal arts education emphasizing the development of effective academic writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills. Grounded in theory and practice, students develop aesthetic judgment, professional knowledge, disciplinary expertise, and the collaborative critical thinking skills required to prepare them for direct entry into today's creative economy. The diverse needs of visual arts students are met in a vibrant environment with outstanding facilities, studios, exhibition spaces, visiting artists, student exchange programs, and opportunities for working with the community. Personal and professional development is encouraged as the degree prepares. Welcome to Fine Arts. The KPU Fine Arts Department offers comprehensive knowledge and practice in the field of visual arts. At the core of all of our programs is a strong studio curriculum with small class sizes focusing on a well-rounded program of visual art practice, art history, and critical theory supporting the ideas and technical processes of producing contemporary art. Our graduates are prepared with the necessary skills to pursue advanced visual arts studies, enter related fields, or to pursue a contemporary professional practice. We offer a Bachelor of Fine

Career Path

Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to work as self-employed, professional artists. Students will also have the skills to excel in numerous visual arts-related fields and industries such as: Museum and gallery work , Art curation, Advertising, Electronic and digital arts, Web design, architecture, Art therapy, Theatre, TV, film, Education, Journalism, Publishing, Graphics, Gallery Assistant, Freelance Illustrator (Junior), Studio Assistant (Art or Design), Art Supply Retail Associate, Visual Arts Workshop Facilitator, Graphic Design Assistant, Marketing Content Creator, Photography Assistant. Painter, Ceramic Artist or Sculptor, Mixed Media Artist, Printmaker, Installation Artist.